What is a Solid Core building? Solid Core is commonly called Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) which are high performance building panels and are made by sandwiching a core of rigid foam insulation between two skins of wood structural panels, typically oriented stand board (OSB) or plywood. The foam core of the panel is typically composed of expanded polystyrene, structural adhesive is used to adhere the foam cores to the skins of the panel in the lamination process.
The SIP fabrication process usually begins with a CAD drawing of the building. The CAD drawings are converted into shop drawings that can be plugged directly into CNC fabrication machine or used to measure and cut panels by hand. Chases or channels for electrical wiring are cut or formed into the foam core and the core is recessed around the edges to accept the connection splines or dimensional lumber. By fabricating SIPs under factory controlled conditions, SIPs achieves tolerances far more precise than wood framing.
More Energy Efficiency Compared to conventional shops and storage buildings, Arvola Homes Solid Core building systems reduce heating and cooling costs by about 50%.
Broad Custom Design Capabilities - Larger clear-spans up to 100' wide and 24' tall - Vaulted ceilings - Solid exterior and interior continuous OSB or plywood sheeting - Interior liner options of steel or FRP
Durability Solid core buildings are more impact resistant. Also, something very important to those that have or want a heated shop in Minnesota is that the solid core closed cell foam walls stop the transfer of moisture that results in rust and corrosion. Your building is an investment... it should last a long time.
Quieter Better acoustics for a quieter building. The dense foam restricts sound from passing through much more than conventional insulation. Your family and neighbors will appreciate that.
For more info on Solid Core buildings, contact us.
Arvola Homes, Inc. | PO Box 727, 980 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 55302 Phone: 320-274-7002 | Email: ryan@arvolahomes.com | License #20356734
The Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs), ENERGY STAR and Certified Green home builder and remodeler of choice in the areas of Albertville, Annandale, Avon, Becker, Big Lake, Buffalo, Clear Lake, Clearwater, Cokato, Cold Spring, Corcoran, Dassel, Dayton, Delano, Elk River, Greenfield, Hamel, Hanover, Howard Lake, Hutchinson, Independence, Kimball, Lester Prairie, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Lake, Maple Plain, Mayer, Medina, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Monticello, Montrose, New Germany, Orono, Otsego, Plymouth, Richmond, Rockford, Rockville, Rogers, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Silver Lake, South Haven, St. Augusta, St. Cloud, St. Joseph, St. Michael, Waite Park, Watertown, Watkins, Waverly, Wayzata, Winsted, Zimmerman, Benton County, Carver County, Hennepin County, McLeod County, Meeker County, Sherburne County, Stearns County, Wright County and surrounding areas in Central Minnesota and West Metro Twin Cities.
